What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate OHS Professional position at Pennoni?
Pennoni is hiring for an Occupational Health & Safety Graduate Professional to join our team on a full-time, direct basis and contribute to our EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) operations while based at our Scranton office in Jessup, PA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a variety of technical OHS projects associated with asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB’s, mold, and/or indoor air quality assessments.
- Assist with inspections, remediation oversight, laboratory data interpretation, post-remediation clearances, and preparation of inspection & remediation oversight reports.
- Develop written reports that include findings and recommended actions.
- Assist with the development of safety plans.
- Provide presentations and trainings for clients in various EHS areas (including US EPA and OSHA training).
- Utilize appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including respirators; this person will be expected to enter / work in hazardous environments & atmospheres (in a careful and safe manner).
- Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, OHS, Environmental Science, EHS, Safety Management, or a related scientific field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
This person will be expected to work in the field, so they will be required to possess a Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant Asbestos Abatement certification (i.e.: Inspector or Supervisor).
- First Aid Trainer certification
- Experience working with EHS-related tasks (preferably with OHS, Industrial Hygiene, and/or Environmental Remediation).
- Experience working in consulting/engineering fields.
- Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment while demonstrating strong character and dependability; this person will be expected to work effectively with peers, leadership, and clients.
- Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy & precision, especially while following established procedures (as-written).
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
Why Pennoni?
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
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